 The other veto overrides deal with no longer being allowed to wear masks in certain situations, as well as issues with the NCDOT. Brett Jensen, WBT News. In Statesville, the suspect in an April homicide now arrested, 52-year-old Richard Pledger was found shot to death inside a home on Stewart Court. 30-year-old Devin Rankin was taken into custody Thursday facing murder and other charges. He's been denied bond.